Project Description

Client:

Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA)

Contracted Value/Payment Mechanism:

$600 Million

Developer:

John Holland

The Mernda Rail Extension Project involved the development of a new 8km-long dual rail line to link the existing South Morang Line with Mernda in Melbourne, Australia. The project also included construction of three new stations at Mernda, Marymede and Hawkstowe.

The $600m ($453m) extension project was funded entirely by the Victorian State Government. Construction on the project commenced in April 2017 and was completed in August 2018, six months ahead of the schedule.

Executed by the Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA), the rail extension project reduces journey times and provides direct services between South Morang, Doreen and Mernda stations.

WT was brought on to provide Infrastructure Cost Engineering and Cost Consulting services to the LXRA.